E-Billing Supervisor
About the role
The Electronic Billing Supervisor plays a crucial role within the Billing & Accounts Receivable team, overseeing and managing all aspects of legal e-billing processes. This role involves supervising a team of billing specialists, maintaining and enhancing e-billing systems, ensuring accurate and timely invoice submissions, and providing guidance and support to both internal stakeholders and external law firms.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & System Ownership
- Supervise a skilled Electronic Billing team, offering daily oversight, mentorship, and guidance in collaboration with the Billing, AR and Client Arrangement & Compliance teams.
- Maintain full ownership of the e-billing platform; serve as the primary resource for system configuration, administration, user support, and training.
- Assist with onboarding and implementation of a new e-billing system.
- Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching and performance feedback.
- Provide backup support to the e-Billing team where necessary and assist with special billing projects.
Billing Operations & Process Oversight
- Accurately and timely submit a high volume of electronic bills each month, including complex invoices generated by the billing team.
- Monitor invoice submissions, rejections, and appeals; ensure prompt and compliant resolution through communication with billing professionals and specialists.
- Communicate invoice rejections and adjustments clearly to billing professionals and guide next steps.
- Review and maintain accurate client and matter setup in the billing system for consistency and correctness.
- Create and manage up-to-date client- and billing professional-specific billing instructions.
- Familiarize self with client-specific fee arrangements and act as a resource for implementation strategies.
- Ensure the timely resolution of electronic billing issues impacting cash flow by collaborating with Collections and other departments.
Stakeholder Communication & Support
- Act as a liaison between billing professionals, assistants, and clients to solve billing problems, ensuring timely bill submission.
- Escalate unresolved or complex billing issues to the Director of Billing and Accounts Receivable with clear summaries and suggested resolutions.
- Respond to law firm and vendor inquiries; ensure accurate and prompt responses.
- Clearly communicate Firm billing policies (e.g., write-offs, carryforwards) to internal teams and ensure compliance.
- Actively listen to feedback from billing professionals and propose process improvements to leadership.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Spearhead and manage the legal accruals process, including monthly accruals requested by e-billing clients.
- Aid in tracking and reporting of budgets, deadlines, and matter statuses.
- Update and manage key billing and operational metrics; deliver reporting and data to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives that enhance billing efficiency, compliance, and system functionality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in legal billing, finance operations, or e-billing systems within a legal or corporate environment.
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in e-billing platforms (e.g., Legal Tracker, CounselLink, Collaborati, Tymetrix360, or similar systems).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external counsel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits
The base annual pay range for this role is between $115,000-$128,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, and location. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.